Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Camp

About the Camp

CAV campers gathers outside the research vehicle on campus

Self-driving cars, automated shuttles, teleoperations, programming, drones—these are just some of the exciting topics covered in the Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Camp. In this one-week day camp, you will have the opportunity to learn about emerging CAV technology and explore career opportunities in a cutting-edge industry that is shaping the future of transportation.

During camp, you will:

  • See, touch, and experience automated vehicles
  • Take field trips to organizations working on CAV technology
  • Engage in learning activities with practitioners and University of Minnesota researchers

The camp is free to attend, and lunch is provided. Space is limited to 20 students.

Applicant Requirements

  • Students entering grades 10-12 in fall 2026
  • Students with an interest in automotive tech and maintenance, manufacturing, engineering, planning, or robotics

How to Apply

2023 campers on a tour
2023 campers touring Accelerated Vehicle Technology in Bloomington

Applications for 2026 have closed.

More Information

Questions about the camp? Please contact [email protected].

Past Camp Highlights

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